Cobb County Sheriff’s Office, Cobb Sheriff’s Foundation Bring Holiday Cheer to Students with 4th Annual Santa on Wheels
Sheriff Craig Owens, his wife Sharon Owens, Santa on Wheels team members, and Cobb County Sheriff’s Office employees share smiles during the 2025 Annual Santa on Wheels Toy Drive Giveaway.
Cobb County Sheriff’s Office, Cobb Sheriff’s Foundation Bring Holiday Cheer to Students with 4th Annual Santa on Wheels
On Saturday, Dec. 13, the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), in partnership with the Cobb Sheriff’s Foundation, spread holiday cheer to students and families through its annual Santa on Wheels program, also known as “Santa Sobre Ruedas”. This year’s initiative shifted to a school-centered approach, delivering toys to elementary students from feeder schools supporting the Lindley and Floyd Middle Schools in Cobb County.
Throughout the morning, CCSO deputies, civilian staff, volunteers, and community partners distributed more than 2,000 toys, hosted bike raffles, and created festive moments for students and families. Sheriff Craig D. Owens and Mrs. Sharon Owens personally took part in the celebration, serving as Santa and Mrs. Claus, bringing smiles, laughter, and holiday magic to students at both school locations.
Dedicated volunteers and partners from Walmart and the Martin Luther King Jr. Center joined to ensure a memorable holiday experience for hundreds of families.
“Santa on Wheels is about more than toys — it’s about showing our community that they are seen, valued, and supported,” said Robert Haley, founder and executive director of the Cobb Sheriff’s Foundation. “Because of the generosity of our partners, volunteers, and citizens, we were able to make a meaningful impact on Cobb County families and bring joy to thousands of children this holiday season. We are grateful for everyone who helped make this possible.”
At Floyd Middle School, students added to the festive atmosphere with live performances by the string orchestra and dance team, showcasing their talent and contributing to a joyful, community-centered celebration.
Santa on Wheels remains a cherished CCSO tradition, reflecting the Office’s ongoing commitment to uplifting the community and living out its motto: One Team. One Fight. One Community.
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Walmart volunteers partner with the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office to distribute toys at Lindley Middle School during the 2025 Santa on Wheels event.
Chief of Staff David Jones, Chief Deputy Rhonda Anderson, Mrs. Sharon Owens, Sheriff Craig Owens, and Assistant Chief Deputy Gina Hawkins pose during the 2025 Santa on Wheels event.
Volunteers from The King Center smile for a photo while supporting families during the 2025 Santa on Wheels event.
Members of the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office Community Engagement team and volunteers pose with Lt. Lolita Jones, who dressed as an elf, during the 2025 Santa on Wheels event.
Bike raffle winners celebrate with Mr. Robert Haley, founder and executive director of the Cobb Sheriff’s Foundation, at the 2025 Santa on Wheels event.
Students pose with Sheriff Owens as Santa Claus and Mrs. Owens as Mrs. Claus during the 2025 Santa on Wheels event.
Asst. Chief Hawkins and Chief Anderson share a photo with Major Aaron Jenkins, caught mid-photobomb, at the 2025 Santa on Wheels event.
Santa and Mrs. Claus join their team of elves, Deputy Bales with K-9 Liberty, and sheriff office leaders Asst. Chief Hawkins and Chief Anderson for a group photo at the 2025 Santa on Wheels event.
Col. Michael A. Williams helps showcase the toys collected for students during the 2025 Santa on Wheels event.
A smiling student takes a ride on the bike she won in the raffle during the 2025 Santa on Wheels celebration.
Command staff members pose together during the 2025 Santa on Wheels event at Floyd Middle School.
Pictured left to right: Major Jacob Huval’s wife, Major Jacob Huval, Lt. Col. Stacey Bains, and Col. Eric Yeager.
Students from Floyd Middle School’s dance team bring holiday cheer with a lively performance at the 2025 Santa on Wheels celebration.
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Sheriff Owens joins the SWAT team for a photo while spreading holiday cheer at the 2025 Santa on Wheels celebration.
Civilian staff, Tonya Smith and Randi Okray from the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office greet attendees and pose at the registration table during the 2025 Santa on Wheels event.
Sheriff Owens and Mrs. Owens joined Floyd Middle School’s assistant principal, Ms. Angela Price, social workers, and Sgt. Jason Church for a photo during the 2025 Santa on Wheels celebration.
Santa Claus (Sheriff Owens) and Mrs. Claus (Mrs. Sharon Owens) pose with a student during the 2025 Santa on Wheels event.
Santa’s elf, Cori Hubbard, poses with a student and her toy during the 2025 Santa on Wheels event.
Families wait in line to receive toys and holiday cheer at the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office 2025 Santa on Wheels celebration.